HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
牢 — firm
- Reading
- láo
- Meaning
- firm; prison
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
牢 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is láo and it means firm; prison. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
牢 appears in everyday chinese words such as 牢 (firm, strong, prison), 牢固 (firm, secure) and 牢牢 (firmly, securely).
Chinese words containing 牢
Frequently asked questions
What does 牢 mean in Chinese?
牢 means firm; prison in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 牢 read?
牢 is read láo. Reading it inside real words — 牢 and 牢固 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 牢 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 牢 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 牢 in a word?
A common word containing 牢 is 牢 (láo) — "firm, strong, prison". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 牢 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 牢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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